**Airbus Shares Drop After New Quality Issue Detected in A320 Planes**
Shares in aerospace giant Airbus dropped sharply on Monday, after reports revealed a new quality problem impacting dozens of its A320 aircraft. The issue, which was disclosed over the weekend, raised concerns among investors and caused Airbus to fall to the bottom of the pan-European Stoxx 600 index in early trading. This brought a wave of sell-offs as the market reacted to the unexpected development.
According to internal reports, the issue is related to certain components in the A320 family aircraft. While specific technical details have not been publicly confirmed, the problem affects parts produced over the past year. Airbus is currently working to identify all planes that might be impacted and has begun contacting affected customers.
The A320 is Airbus’s best-selling aircraft and plays a major role in global air travel. Any problem linked to these planes can significantly affect airline operations and passenger safety. Airbus stated that flight safety is not immediately at risk and that the aircraft remain safe to operate while inspections continue.
Airbus has not disclosed how many planes are linked to the reported problem. However, sources suggest that dozens of jets may need further checks or possible fixes. The company is cooperating with aviation authorities and airline clients to ensure quick action. It is also working with suppliers to trace the origin of the error.
This latest quality concern adds pressure to Airbus at a time when the global aviation industry is recovering from the pandemic. Airlines depend heavily on on-time aircraft deliveries, and changes in schedules can affect flight routes and revenue.
The news triggered a nearly 4% drop in Airbus’s stock by midday on Monday. Analysts are closely watching for further updates from the company. No disruptions to travel have been announced yet, and major airlines using A320 aircraft have not reported any safety problems.
Airbus said more information would be shared after further inspections are complete.
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